Blair County Genealogical Society

Mrs. Kate Isett Davis, widow of J. Gemmill Davis, died in Hollidaysburg. She was born at Cold Spring Forge on 4/30/1866, a daughter of John P. and Margaret Moyer Isett. Her husband died 5/31/1930. Children include: Miss Mary G. Davis, George E. Davis of MA, William I. of OR, Gemmell C. of Pittsburgh, John S., Henry O. Siblings include: Harry C. Isett of Harrisburg. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 21, pg. 43, 2/1/1941

Bessie B. Diehl died 9/17/1969 in Altoona. She was born in Altoona on 3/6/1889, a daughter of Miles B. and Mary (Miller) Isett. She married William H. Diehl, who died 8/29/1955. Children include: Norman H., Fay D., Mrs. Belva Barry, Mrs. Kathleen Johnson, Mrs. Virginia Barry, Miss Larue. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 69, pg. 61

Mrs. Bertha (Isett) Fay, wife of William Fay, died at home in Williamsburg. She was born at Mt. Etna on 12/27/1868. Her husband survives. Children include: Mrs. Joseph L. Norris, Mrs. Elmer F. Reed. Grandchildren include: Joseph Norris, Jr. Siblings include: Mary M. Isett, Mrs. A. W. Rudolph of FL, Lynn R. Burial in Presbyterian Cemetery in Williamsburg. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 3, pg. 88, 1935

Mrs. Minnesota Freed, widow of George Freed, was born in Duncansville on 9/22/1875. She was a daughter of Aaron B. and Lucy Isett. Siblings include: Lulu V. Whitman, Ina M. Hill. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 5, pg. 46, 3/29/1949

Daniel S. Garner died in Marklesburg on 9/20/1938. He was born in Penn Township on 6/3/1874, a son of Andrew and Marietta Garner. He married Gertrude Isett on 3/6/1902 at Marklesburg; she survives. Children include: Mrs. Pear Moberg of MN, John. Siblings include: Albert. Burial at Stone Church. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 10, pg. 78

Mrs. Catherine Graffius, widow of Christian G. Graffius, died in Altoona. She was born in Sinking Valley on 7/1/1843, a daughter of Simon and Mary (McCreedy) Isett. Children include: J. E., Charles. Grandchildren: Calvin, John. Siblings include: Juniata Graffius. Burial in Carson Valley Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 13, pg. 164, 2/2/1939

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Henry, widow of William C. Henry, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leola Hawke in Tyrone. She was born 3/6/1863 in Eldorado, a daughter of James and Emeline (Isett) Fleck. Her husband died 10/10/1919. Children include: Mrs. Henry Snyder of NY, Mrs. Hawke, James Henry of GA. Siblings include: Harry Fleck of NY, Mrs. David Park. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 14, pg. 42, 1939

Mrs. Emma Mae Hicks, wife of Homer, died in Altoona. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary Bernshire Isett. She was born in Sinking Valley on 5/1/1882. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Mrs. Germaine Langguth. Siblings include: Anna Stevenson. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 34, pg. 127, 1/28/1943

E. Isett Humer died in Ridgely, MD. He was a son of J. G. and Sarah (Isett) Humer. He married Mrs. Grace Stroup, who survives. Children include: Mrs. Eleanor Rebmann, Mrs. Sally Magson. Grandchildren include: Carol and Susan Rebmann. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 17, pg. 64, 4/30/1954

Amanda W. Isett died in Catherine Township on 2/17/1917. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Mrs. Anna Halloran Isett was born in Altoona on 5/15/1887, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Tobin) Halloran. Siblings include: Mrs. Genavieve Gutzweiller, Henry H. in NJ, John. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 48, pg. 68, 4/3/1945

Clarence Isett died 2/16/1940 in Beaver Falls at age 53. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Halloran Isett and two nieces: Geraldine and Lois Wills. Siblings include: Mrs. Homer Hicks, Mrs. Annie Stevenson, and Miss Lavinia Isett of Beaver Falls. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 17, page 142

Clyde Edward Isett died at 1 year, 6 months. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Harry C. Isett. Burial in Bedford. BCGS Obits, Vol. 67, pg. 234, 2/17/1908

David B. Isett died on 3/1/1939 at the Altoona Hospital. He was born at Mt. Etna, a son of George and Susan (Butts) Isett, on 12/25/1864. His wife died many years ago. Siblings include: Charles K. of Mechanicsburg, Annie Schnucker, Mrs. Raymond Rhodes. He retired on 8/1/1930 with 38 years of service from the PRR. Burial in Arch Springs Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 14, pg. 47

Earl R. Isett was born in Bellwood on 8/27/1886, a son of Miles B. and Mary (Miller) Isett. He married Miss Ada Scheesley on 12/21/1914, who survives. Siblings include: Miss Stella Isett, Mrs. William Diehl. Burial in Jersey Shore. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 5, pg. 35, 11/13/1936

Edward B. Isett died in the Borough of Tyrone on 11/18/1916. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Edward S. Isett died in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was a brother of Mrs. J. Gemmil Davis. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma (Furniss) Isett and a son, John S. Siblings include: Mrs. Davis, Lucy I. Cherry of NY, Harry C. of Harrisburg. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, pg. 80, 1933-34

Eldred E. Isett died in Allegheny Township on 10/17/1910. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Elizabeth Isett died in Tyrone Township on 1/4/1909. Proof of Death 1875-1917

George A. Isett Sr. died at Oakland Veteran’s Hospital. He served on the Wilkinsburg Police Force since 3/7/1934. He also served in WW I and WW II in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Sindorf. Children include: George A. Jr., Mrs. Betty Jane Holey of CA. Siblings include: Herbert of CA, Thomas, Mrs. Elizabeth Shoemaker. Burial in Wilkinsburg. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 29, pg. 23, 10/2/1958

J. Guy Isett died 6/26/1972 in New Paris. He was born 9/11/1878 at Hesston. He married on 8/26/1897; she died on 12/28/1946. BCGS Obits, Vol. 87, pg. 45

Jacob Harry Isett died in Williamsburg. He was born at Arch Spring on 10/2/1840, a son of Samuel and Mary Ann Isett. He was an 1861 graduate of State College. He married Amanda Wertz, who died in February 1912. Children include: Mrs. William M. Fay, Mrs. N. Rudolph, Lynn, (couldn’t read the rest). BCGS, 11/1917

John Isett died in Tyrone Township on 9/22/1894. Proof of Death 1875-1917

John Bucher Isett died 10/21/1934 at Mt. Etna. He was born 11/30/1850 at Arch Springs, a son of Samuel and Mary (Davis) Isett. Siblings include: Clara L. Bloomhart of Los Angeles; also survived by nieces and nephews. He lived with his niece, Mary W. Isett. Burial in Presbyterian Cemetery in Williamsburg. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, page 123

John T. Isett died Saturday in Sinking Valley at 80 years, 6 months, and 3 days. He was born in Sinking Valley on 3/19/1814. On 4/21/1836, he married Miss Mary Robison; they had 8 children; she died before him. Children include: Mrs. R. A. Fleck, David W., Mrs. John McMillen. In 1857, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Water; they had no children; she survives. Burial in Birmingham Baptist Cemetery. BCGS Obits, Vol. 62, pg. 115, 9/24/1894

Joseph Isett died in Tyrone Township on 9/6/1896. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Joseph Isett died at 49 years in Sinking Valley. He is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, 3 sons, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Burial in Bridenbaugh Cemetery near Culp. BCGS Obits, Vol. 67, pg. 326, 9/8/1896

Lynn Roller Isett died at Mt. Etna, where he was born on 11/11/1872, a son of J. Harry and Amanda (Wertz) Isett. Siblings include: Mrs. Lavenia Rudolph, Miss Mary W. He is also survived by a niece, Mrs. Joseph L. Norris. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 17, pg. 67, 3/11/1954

Mary Isett of Tyrone Borough died on 2/20/1877. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Mary A. Isett, widow of John S. Isett, died in Spruce Creek at 81 years. She was the daughter of Edward Bell. Burial in Arch Springs. BCGS Obits, Vol. 27, pg. 61, 4/21/1890

Nettie B. Isett died 8/24/1971 in Harrisburg Hospital. She was born 6/7/1881 in Blair County, a daughter of Harry and Emma Wright. She married Charles K. Isett Sr., who preceded her in death. Children include: Charles K. Siblings include: I. C. Wright of NY, Mrs. Cornelia Yon, Mrs. James Gleichert. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 78, pg. 59

Ralph R. Isett died 5/19/2002 at 79 years in Nason Hospital. He was born 6/16/1922 in Hesston. BCGS Obits, Vol. 70, pg. 278.

Samuel Isett of Catherine Township died 5/18/1895. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Samuel E. Isett of Bellwood Borough died 4/15/1908. Proof of Death 1875-1917

Sidney T. Isett died at home in Lianerch, Upper Darby. He was born at Spruce Creek in January 1867, a son of Edward Bell and Elizabeth Dysart Isett. His wife, Mrs. Edith (Waite) survives. Children include: Mrs. Muriel Knarr, Mrs. Frank A. Baker, Mrs. Elizabeth Flynn, Edward Bell. Grandchildren include: Virginia Elizabeth Baker. Siblings include: Mrs. Sarah Isett Humer. Burial in Arch Springs. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 22, pg. 37, 1941

Miss Stella Isett died in the Altoona Hospital. She had been residing with her niece and nephew, Mr. & Mrs. N. H. Diehl. She was born 10/8/1881 at Hencheytown, a daughter of Miles and Mary Miller Isett. Siblings include: Bessie Diehl. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 50, pg. 49, 1/18/1964

Wiles B. Isett was born 7/11/1852 and died 2/22/1920 at 68 years, 7 months, and 11 days. He was a widower. He was the son of Robert and Lousinda Isett. Burial in Bellwood. Source: death certificate

Mrs. Maude Kaster died in El Paso, TX. She was born 11/13/1881, a daughter of John P. and Lavinia (Isett) Lafferty. She married James J. Kaster on 9/1/1909; he died in 1940. Children include: James III. Siblings include: Miss Anna May Lafferty. Burial in El Paso. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 50, pg. 56, 2/6/1964

Mrs. Sarah T. Kelly died at the Presbyterian Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born at Spruce Creek on 3/20/1873, a daughter of Dr. Sidney and Lucetta (Isett) Thompson. She married Alfred Kelly, who died in 1909. Children include: Sidney in NY. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 50, pg. 62, 10/28/1964

Mrs. Viola Mae Larned, widow of James H. Larned, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Hite, in Duncansville. She was born 12/13/1861 in Greenville, a daughter of Samuel K. and Mary S. (McMichael) Isett. Her husband died 35 years ago. Children include: Mrs. Hite, Mrs. Arthur K. Ruble. Siblings include: half-brother A. E. McMichael. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 14, pg. 100, 10/6/1939

H. Raymond Rhodes died in a Harrisburg hospital. He retired from the PRR. He married Mrs. Amy (Isett) Rhodes. Siblings include: Fannie. Burial in Arch Springs Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 5, pg. 149

Mrs. Lavenia Rudolph died in the Presbyterian Home in Hollidaysburg. She was born at Mt. Etna on 9/9/1870, a daughter of J. Harry and Amanda (Wertz) Isett. Her husband, A. W. Rudolph, a daughter, and a brother preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Miss Mary W., and a niece, Mrs. Joseph L. Norris. Hoenstine Rental Library, Vol. 18, pg. 43, 11/1/1954

George William Sargent died in Hollidaysburg. He was born 12/1/1873 in Philadelphia, a son of Chauncey F. and Annie (Isett) Sargent. He was a chemist. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sadie R. Sargent. Children include: Mrs. Grace Giesy of OH, Mrs. George St. James of NJ. Siblings include: Mrs. Anne Faull of MA, Mrs. Florence S. Boussield, E. Lewis Sargent of CA, Henry I. of KS. Burial in Greensburg. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 6, pg. 23, 1936

Mrs. Annie Schmucker, widow of Elliott, died in Pittsburgh at age 83. She was born at Mt. Etna, a daughter of George and Susan (Butts) Isett. Her husband survives. Siblings include: Mrs. Raymond Rhodes of Pittsburgh. Burial at Arch Springs. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 37, pg. 152, 5/7/1943

Mrs. Winifred Schmucker, daughter of Eliott and Mrs. Annie Isett Schmucker, died in Wilkinsburg. She was born at Cove Forge, and was a graduate of Altoona High School and West Chester State Teachers College. Her mother survives along with aunts and uncles. Burial in Arch Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, page 97, 1934

Mrs. Ruth Ann Shelow, widow of Clarence G. Shelow, died at her home in Altoona. She was born in Sinking Valley on 5/11/1854, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Isett) Johnson. She was married 4/15/1875 at the Tyrone Methodist Church parsonage. Children include: Reeder Shelow, Sherman, Roy, 6 deceased. Siblings include: Mrs. Juniata Cramer of Johnstown. Burial in Fairlawn Cemetery in Roaring Spring. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 6, pg. 12, 1936

Mrs. Anna M. Stevenson was born in Sinking Valley on 6/4/1894, a daughter of John and Mary Isett. Children include: Elmer. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 57, pg. 123, 4/5/1946

Miss Anna Young died in Duncansville at the home of her brother, Jacob B. Young. She was a daughter of Jacob B. and Mary (Isett) Young, and was born 10/25/1863. She is survived by a half brother and sister. Burial in Carson Valley Cemetery. Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 12, pg. 135, 1938-39

James E. Young died at Duncansville. He was born 2/4/1859, a son of Jacob and Mary Isett Young. He married Mary Smith at East Freedom 1/12/1888; she survives. Children include: Mrs. Ethel Hanley, William I., Mrs. Cora Olive of VA, Marjorie Walter, Mrs. Ruth Kesser of DC, Agnes Young of IN, Dorothy of NJ, Luther, Beatrice, Helen, Maud, Hector, Paul, 2 deceased. Siblings include: half siblings Orlando Young and Mrs. Charlotte Woolridge. Arthur Claar Collection, Vol. 20, pg. 15, 2/7/1940-41